Is the dispute between Prince Andrew and King Charles escalating? The Duke of York is said to be refusing to leave his mansion and demanding an interview.
The plan of King Charles, 74, seems clear: his younger brother Prince Andrew, 63, is supposed to vacate the so-called Royal Lodge in Windsor so that his son and heir to the throne Prince William, 40, and his family can move in there in the foreseeable future. At least that’s what British nobility experts say, and with this argument they also put the minimized payments to Prince Andrew in a different light. From now on, he will no longer receive an annual subsidy of around 285,000 euros for the property and can therefore simply no longer afford the Royal Lodge.
Prince Andrew does not want to move out: He calls for crisis talks with Charles
Prince Andrew has lived in the 30-room villa for 30 years, where his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, 63, continues to live. However, Charles wanted his brother to retire to Prince Harry’s former home, 38, the newly renovated Frogmore Cottage. However, he refuses to comply with the king’s request, as the “Daily Mail” now reports. Andrew is currently “in a bad mood”, “fragile” and is therefore looking for a crisis meeting with his brother. This direct discussion should change the king’s mind or move him to a compromise solution.
Discussions about Prince Andrew’s whereabouts began while the Queen was still alive
Prince Andrew fears King Charles will “draw out the knives” now – after the coronation – according to an insider and friend of Andrews, who was discredited for his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Originally it was reported that Andrew must have left Royal Lodge by September 2023. The latest reports speak of a schedule that is too tight. Andrew will probably live in it longer.
Discussions about the property began during Queen Elizabeth’s lifetime, †96. After the Megxit, i.e. the move of Duchess Meghan, 41, and Prince Harry to the USA, the talks picked up speed, as suddenly a previously occupied property of the British royal family spontaneously became vacant. It is not yet entirely clear whether and when the alleged differences of opinion can be resolved. However, Andrew insists on direct contact with King Charles and does not want to place the matter in the hands of any officials, the report said. A compromise still seems a long way off.
Source used: dailymail.co.uk